Peter J Larkin III began tattooing in 2004 and became a pillar of the Kyklops family in 2009. Pete’s signature style of tattooing can be described as illustrative traditional, with focus on neon and classic color palettes.

Jess Scutella, a native of Erie, Pennsylvania, is a multi-talented artist actively engaged in tattooing, painting, musical production, and writing. They are gender non-conforming and use they/them pronouns, proudly representing the LGBTQIA+ community. Currently based in Pittsburgh’s Southside at Kyklops Tattoo, Jess draws inspiration from classic American and Japanese tattoo aesthetics, continuously honing their craft since 2014. Alongside tattooing, they hold a master’s degree in Business from Penn State and have a rich background in the music industry as a professional drummer. Their literary works, including poetry collections, reflect their creative journey and commitment to social connection. Jess welcomes inquiries about their diverse artistic pursuits.

Jeff Sotace is a Pittsburgh native from Penn Hills. He began tattooing in 2017 and specializes in colorful, illustrative neotraditional, and Japanese-style tattooing. He enjoys a variety of subject matter, including florals, animals, Japanese imagery, skulls, dragons, and girl heads.

After a guest spot at Kyklops, in 2023, David moved all the way from California to be our black & gray realism specialist. He’s good at all kinds of tattooing but is known for the realism. When he’s not tattooing, he’s busy being a handsome dad.